Chris Martin
Host, Something WildChris Martin has worked for New Hampshire Audubon for close to 35 years as a Conservation Biologist, specializing in birds of prey like Bald Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, and Northern Harriers.
Prior to that he climbed to eagle nests in Alaska's Katmai National Park, counted seabirds near the Aleutian Islands, coordinated Peregrine Falcon restoration at Lake Superior’s Isle Royale, and studied how a southern Indiana forest responded after a devastating tornado.
Since moving from the Midwest to New Hampshire in 1990, Martin has worked with colleagues at New Hampshire Fish and Game, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and other agencies to recruit and train volunteer wildlife observers. He has advised electric utilities on how to provide safe nest sites for Ospreys, partnered with rock climbers to collect Peregrine Falcon eggs to monitor contaminants, and studied New Hampshire's only breeding population of American Pipits above treeline on Mt. Washington.
Martin received an Environmental Merit Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Boston in 2006 for outstanding efforts in preserving New England's environment. “I love motivating folks to document what's happening with birds in the Granite State, and helping them hone their wildlife-watching skills. That's one of the reasons why contributing to Something Wild is so much fun.”
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We visit the unique ecosystem of the Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve in our series celebrating access for all to our state's natural beauty.
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We’re kicking off a series exploring thoughtfully designed hiking trails that allow people of varying ability to access our state's natural beauty.
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Dave Anderson goes out on a limb and says conditions are right for New Hampshire to enjoy the most colorful fall foliage seen in a decade.
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Co-host Dave Anderson spent some time sitting by the frog pond he created, tapping into the watery vibe.
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Some relatively new discoveries, and new technologies, tell a remarkable story about New Hampshire’s ancient coastline and its rapidly-changing future.
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N.H. naturalist and author Sy Montgomery introduces us to Fire Chief, a 42-lb. snapping turtle. She and illustrator Matt Patterson worked together to help Fire Chief regain the ability to walk after being hit by a car. This is the third episode in the series: “A glimpse into the heart, soul, and science of animals with Sy Montgomery."
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N.H. naturalist and author Sy Montgomery had the rare experience of helping to raise two orphaned baby hummingbirds. We get a peek into the complex endeavor and the strength Sy finds in the tiny birds in our second episode in the series: “A glimpse into the heart, soul, and science of animals with Sy Montgomery."
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There are fewer than 3,000 Blanding’s turtles in the northeast. We spend some time with NH naturalist and author Sy Montgomery to learn how she’s helping to give the endangered turtles a head start.
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Learning bird songs and calls links you to a kind of birding folklore passed down from generations of birders.
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When we go fishing, we rarely think about trees contributing anything beyond shade. But the more wood in a stream, the more trout there are and the bigger those trout become.
